Harry Schwarz was an opposition politician and campaigner, and one of the most significant figures against the South Africa racial segregation system of apartheid. He arrived in South Africa at the age of 9 as a German-Jewish refugee. He led the movement within the United Party (main opposition party) towards a more aggressive opposition against the ruling National Party. One of South Africa's leading lawyers, he was on the 1963 Rivonia Trial, where Nelson Mandela and others were imprisoned. In 1974 he and black-homelands leader Chief Buthelezi signed the Mahlabatini Declaration of Faith, which marked the first occasion in South African history when acknowledged black and white political leaders mutually agreed to ending apartheid, and through non-violent means. As an opposition leader in parliament, he was know for his ferocious attacks on the government's racial and economic policies. Following moves by the National Party to dismantle apartheid, he accepted the appointment as South African ambassador to the United States - the country's highest diplomatic position. As ambassador from 1991-1994, he has been credited as having played one of the leading roles in the renewal of relations between the two nations, as well as marketing South Africa's incoming democracy to the world.
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A journalist during apartheid
As several riots had taken place against apartheid, and people in other nations opposed it by boycotting goods produced in South Africa, President F.W. de Klerk ended apartheid because of this.
1. Harry Schwarz (1924-2010) - German refugee who founded Torch Commando protest movement, served as defense lawyer in Mandela's Rivonia Trial, led the call for peaceful negotiations with black leaders, realigned opposition politics and one of few who forcefully denounced apartheid in Parliament. Acted as a symbol of the end of apartheid as Ambassador to the United States.2. Joe Slovo (1926-1995) - Lithuanian immigrant who was the long-time leader of the Communist Party (underground), leading figure in Umkhonto we Sizwe (armed wing of ANC), went into exile in 1963, returned to join negotiations in 1990s. His wife Ruth First was murdered by apartheid police.3. I.A. Maisels - Lawyer who led defense the 1956 Treason Trial that led to the acquittal of all accused. Braved media and police harassment.Other include Albie Sacks, Helen Suzman, Ruth First, Harry Oppenheimer and Denis Goldberg,.
America never had apartheid. Apartheid occurred in south africa.
Harry Schwarz has written: 'Poverty corrodes freedom' -- subject(s): Economic conditions, Politics and government, Apartheid, Poverty
Harry Schwarz was born on May 13, 1924.
Harry Schwarz was born on May 13, 1924.
Harry Schwarz died on February 5, 2010 at the age of 85.
Harry Schwarz died on February 5, 2010 at the age of 85.
Harry Schwarz was born on May 13, 1924 and died on February 5, 2010. Harry Schwarz would have been 85 years old at the time of death or 91 years old today.
John M. Schwarz has written: 'Oh, You Wretch! Harry Miles'
He was the president who ended apartheid.
Harry E Schwarz has written: 'An evaluation of the Corps of Engineers pilot wastewater studies program' -- subject(s): United States, United States. Army. Corps of Engineers, Waste, Water, Water quality
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A journalist during apartheid
Ulrike Schwarz has written: 'To farm or not to farm' -- subject(s): Case studies, Sex role, Inheritance and succession, Inheritance, Women, Land tenure